An abdominal aortic aneurysm that bursts can cause potentially fatal internal bleeding. One-time screening with abdominal ultrasound is currently recommended for older men who have ever smoked.

A study on the benefits and harms of screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is raising the question of whether the practice significantly improves outcomes. The study, including data on more ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening for men is standard in several countries, including the United Kingdom and Sweden. But new research suggests that women, who are less apt to develop AAAs, may ...

Population-based abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programs may need a second look, based on dwindling returns and established harms, say the authors of a new registry-based cohort study.

The aorta is the main artery that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. The walls of the artery can bulge out if they become weak. When this happens in the part of the aorta that ...